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RESEARCH
Studying the release of von Willebrand factor as a target for future medicinesQueen Mary, University of London | Dr Thomas Nightingale
A BHF-funded team based in London are studying how to prevent harmful blood clotting without preventing helpful clots. The body’s response to injury needs to be rapid to prevent blood loss and minimise the chance of infection. Cells that l...
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BHF joins campaign to boost uptake of Covid-19 vaccine
We've joined a campaign to encourage everyone with health conditions, including heart and circulatory diseases, to get the coronavirus vaccine.
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BHF launches new virtual game 'Rogue Agent' to beat the boredom and raise vital funds
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is encouraging people to get together virtually to support our vital work this summer with a new virtual game, Rogue Agent in association with Escape Live. With social distancing still in place and many people unable to see friends and family in person, we have teamed up with Escape Live to make the virtual game available between 26th June and 18th September. Up to six players can play from a single location or from various locations around the world.
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New hospital funding in Birmingham to detect deadly heart condition
More people in the West Midlands will be screened for a deadly inherited heart condition called HCM thanks to new funding from the Miles Frost Fund and the BHF.
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RESEARCH
Could cMyC be a better marker than troponins for diagnosing heart attacks?King's College London | Professor Michael Marber
Every day, hundreds of people go to hospital with symptoms that could indicate a heart attack. Identifying and treating someone who is having a heart attack quickly is essential, to limit the damage it causes to their heart. Hospital doctor...
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9 tips to boost your willpower
Dr Frank Ryan, a clinical psychologist, shares how small changes like developing a routine and giving yourself regular rewards can boost your willpower.
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BHF responds to NHS Long Term Workforce Plan
On 30th June, the Government announced its long-awaited NHS Long Term Workforce Plan – a landmark 15-year strategy for recruiting and retaining more NHS staff, and reforming how healthcare professionals work and train in England.
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Tesco becomes first supermarket to join The Circuit
Tesco has become the UK’s first supermarket to begin registering its 2,190 defibrillators to a new national database that could improve cardiac arrest survival rates in the UK.
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We pay tribute to departing Chair Dr Doug Gurr
We have paid tribute to Dr Doug Gurr for his ‘immense contribution’ as Chair of our Board of Trustees, who stepped down after seven years as Chair.
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Most inspirational “Legacy Leavers”
Survey reveals top ten legacies of all time.